Soft Enough That They Actually Move In It
You already know the look: the costume goes on, the dog plants all four feet, and that is the end of the evening. It is almost always the foam. The Jacoby is a round pumpkin made entirely of soft fleece, and the shape comes from an elastic hem instead of a shell.
A black jack-o-lantern face on both sides, a green stem collar standing at the neck, and two front legs through, that is the whole operation. There is a matching pumpkin hood with a little witch hat available too. Four sizes, chest 11.8 to 27.6 inches.
Why It’s Better
- Soft Fleece, No Shell: Nothing rigid touches the dog: the pumpkin shape comes from the gathered hem, not a molded foam body.
- Elastic Hem: The hem draws in so the body puffs out round instead of hanging flat like a tabard.
- Face On Both Sides: Flat black felt sewn on, so the jack-o-lantern reads from either side rather than only head on.
- Hood With Witch Hat: A matching orange hood with a small black hat, purple band and gold buckle.
- Green Stem Collar: A standing green collar that finishes the pumpkin and sits soft on the throat.
- Folds Away: Fleece, so it packs flat in a drawer for the other eleven months.
Perfect for the dog who refused the last costume
A pumpkin costume is the safest possible Halloween choice and that is exactly why it has to be a good one. Getting the silhouette from a gathered hem rather than a molded shell means your dog trots around the party being a pumpkin, instead of standing rigid in the hallway being a photograph you had to stage.
Round pumpkin. Happy dog.
Questions
How do I choose a size?
Chest decides the fit. XS fits a chest of 11.8 to 15.7 in with a 9.8 in back, S 15.7 to 19.7 in with a 13.8 in back, M 19.7 to 23.6 in with a 17.7 in back and L 23.6 to 27.6 in with a 19.7 in back. Allow 0.4 to 0.8 in of variation and take the larger size between two.
Does the hood come with the costume?
No. The pumpkin hood with the witch hat is a separate option on this listing, sized by head circumference up to 14.6 in. Choose it separately if you want the full look.
Does the hood sit clear of the eyes?
Yes. The hood sits back off the face with the little witch hat standing up on top, so the eyes and muzzle stay clear and your dog can see where it is going. It folds flat down the back if you would rather skip it.
Is it warm?
Fleece all the way through, so it takes the chill off an evening in the garden and keeps a thin-coated dog comfortable indoors. On a properly cold night, put it on over a coat and you get the warmth and the costume at once.
How should I wash it?
We would suggest hand washing in cold water and drying flat. The face is felt applique and a hot wash will lift the edges.
Will it fit a cat?
XS fits many cats. A soft fleece body with no straps is easier for a cat to accept than a shelled costume, though the hood is usually a step too far.
Why this rather than a stiff costume?
Most costumes are shells the dog fights. This is soft fleece, front legs only, and the elastic hem does the pumpkin shape for you. It folds away flat for next October.
What’s Included & Key Details
- Type: Fleece pumpkin body costume, front legs only. Hood sold as a separate option
- Material: Polyester fleece with felt applique
- Face: Black jack-o-lantern sewn on both sides
- Neck: Standing green stem collar
- Hem: Elasticated, gathers the body into a round shape
- Chest XS / S / M / L: 11.8-15.7 / 15.7-19.7 / 19.7-23.6 / 23.6-27.6 in
- Back length XS / S / M / L: 9.8 / 13.8 / 17.7 / 19.7 in
- Hood: Orange pumpkin hood with a small black witch hat, head up to 14.6 in
- Color: Orange with a black face and a green collar
- Care: Hand wash cold and dry flat, recommended. Allow 0.4 to 0.8 in variation
